PETIPA, IVANOV & FOKINE REPERTOIRE
VAGANOVA TEACHER SEMINAR
with
Mansur Kamaletdinov, Master Ballet Teacher
Former Principal Dancer, Teacher, Ballet Master, Choreographer and
Acting Artistic Director of the Bolshoi Ballet.
PITTSBURGH, PA
JULY 12 & 13, 2008
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This seminar's focus is on the study and perfection of repertoire of the three greatest Russian choreographers: Petipa, Ivanov and Fokine.
Mansur’s students will act as demonstrators and assistants during the seminar. The Seminar is interactive so that participating teachers will be able to gather hands on experience instructing the dancers through the teaching of techniques they acquire and learn. Teachers are welcome to bring one of their students free of charge. The program will also give a thorough understanding of Classical Exercise and Technique and the methods for properly teaching students to prepare for learning Repertoire. This seminar provides 14 hours of instruction time and the chance of a lifetime to study with a Ballet Master with over 60 years of teaching experience and who provides an unbroken link from the creators of these master works.
REPERTOIRE
Petipa
• Sleeping Beauty: Aurora's Variation from Act IV
• Le Corsaire: Medora's Variation
• Don Quixote: Act I, Kitri's Entrance
Ivanov
• Swan Lake: Odette's Variation from Act II
Fokine
• Les Sylphides: Mazurka
• Dying Swan
SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 12, 2008
1:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 13, 2008
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
REGISTRATION & TUITION
Tuition for this two day program is $650.
For Teachers who also are participating in the three week summer program, the total tuition is $1500 (3 weeks plus the two day Teacher Program). Click here for more information on our 3 week Teacher Program.
Registration is currently open and all interested teachers of classical dance are welcome to attend. We ask that you include a cover letter and attach a bio and/or CV with your payment so we know your past and current experience before we meet in person and know a bit about you beforehand. To reserve your space in the program we recommend early registration. Feel free to call or email with any questions.
To register, please send an email to info@russianballet.net with the following:
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
School
Bio or CV
Name of student accompanying you, if applicable
Checks should be made payable to Mansur Kamaletdinov and mailed to:
Mansur Kamaletdinov
Vaganova Summer School
P.O. Box 14652
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA at Joy School of Dance
The session will be conducted at the Joy School of Dance in Crafton, PA, located on the Blue Belt and approximately six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, a city which offers many cultural opportunities.
LODGING
The closest hotel, the Parkway Center Inn is about a 5 minute drive to studio. The nightly rate is under $100 for a double room. Transportation will be provided to and from the studio from the hotel.
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As always, please feel free to e-mail or call us at 412-343-1926 with any questions.
Two, four and six day seminars for teachers
will be held throughout the year 2007-2008.
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